Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony ZV-E10

Here, we will be matching up the Nikon 1 J1 vs Sony ZV-E10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the 1 J1 (10MP) and ZV-E10 (24MP) and the 1 J1 (1") and ZV-E10 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The 1 J1 was revealed 10 years prior to the ZV-E10 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 1 J1 scores against the ZV-E10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 J1 and Sony ZV-E10. The full galleries are available at Nikon 1 J1 Gallery and Sony ZV-E10 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon 1 J1 enjoys outer measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-E10 has measurements of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") with a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the 1 J1 and the ZV-E10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 J1 and ZV-E10 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 J1 and ZV-E10.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1 J1 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony ZV-E10 will resolve more detail because of its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older 1 J1 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.